It takes me by surprise every year. Not the fact that the calendar changes over once again. Or how time seems to be accelerating at break neck pace. But nearly every year I’m taken aback that I wake up New Year’s Day just as stressed, worried, burdened as I was when I went to bed on New Year’s Eve. Somehow …
So You Want To Learn Irish? {GIVEAWAY}
****ENTRIES NOW CLOSED**** CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, COMMENTER #3: CRYSTAL B.!! Whenever I post here or on Facebook about how we live our everyday lives through the medium of the Irish language, I always get loads of response. There’s a massive connection and draw for Americans to all things Irish. And the Irish language is no different. For some, they …
An Irish Christmas Blessing
I hope you and your family have a wonderful, safe, happy and blessed Christmas! Click on over to The Better Mom as I share a lovely Irish blessing with you!
Stockings Filled With Love {Magic of a Childhood Christmas Series} And LINK-UP!
I am over the moon to have my good online friend, Amanda Williams, from Life. Edited. (she just happens to be hosting a rockin’ giveaway right now, btw!) share our final Magic of a Childhood Christmas series post! I found Amanda’s blog through a mutual in-real-life friend and was immediately hooked. Her poetic, lyrical, honest writing grips the heart and buoys the soul. I’m …
Just Like Snowflakes {The Magic of A Childhood Christmas Series}
I am so super excited to have today’s post come to you from the lovely Rachel Wojnarowski! I “met” Rachel through the Better Mom site and we have shared a lovely connection through the amazing interwebz. I hope you enjoy this lovely stroll down memory lane with Rachel! As long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed rolling out of bed …
Ring-A-Ling, Hear Them Sing {The Magic of a Childhood Christmas Series}
This post is part of our Magic of a Childhood Christmas series. I’m so happy to have Leigh Kramer from HopefulLeigh join us today to share a touching memory from her childhood. I never believed in Santa Claus. My brother and I read books explaining Old St. Nick’s origin and Christian roots. Our family focused on the birth of baby …
Make a Memory {The Magic of a Childhood Christmas Series}
I am so delighted to bring you today’s guest post for our Christmas series! Sweet Nicky writes at Salt and Sparkle, a lovely blog with amazing photos taken by Nicky and lots, and lots of talk about food and friends. You really should check her out! You can also find her on Twitter. Nicky hails from Northern Ireland, and has …
A Wee Bit O’ Irish {GIVEAWAY!!} (updated)
***GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED*** Congrats to our winners: Donna and Joyce! I have emailed you. 🙂 Living in rural Ireland, as you might imagine, can be just as idyllic as is sounds. Lush green hills, rugged coastline, lilting voices, vibrant music. The area in which we live is a hotbed for culture, language and arts. Music, creativity, and arts of all …
The Magic of A Childhood Christmas
Rusty hills dotted with sagebrush and paddle cactus blurred past the window. I rested my forehead on the cool glass and stared at everything. And nothing. Would there be snow? A familiar fluttering of anticipation ebbed and flowed in my stomach. I was at a crossroads. A borderland, if you will. One foot still planted firmly in my childhood. The …